Hosted by the Sustainable Business Network and sponsored by ATEED, Sustainable City Showcase 2011 is aimed to show off the inspiring New Zealand businesses, government, community and non-profits leading the way towards a sustainable future. The event took place in Shed 10 on Auckland’s Queen’s Wharf.According to SBN's description: "Within Shed 10 are a series of zones, following the journey through a sustainable city: from the home to the shop to the workplace to outside space. There will be fantastic opportunities to network in the sustainable ‘café’ zone, featuring free Vodafone Wi-Fi. This isn’t a regular old trade show. It’s a much more freeform event in a new central venue for Auckland. With over 110 exhibitors signing up so far, from electric vehicles, eco-tourism, ethical fashion to natural burials, the whole spectrum of living (and dying!) is going to be covered off....."
It was held on November, starting very early, featuring an array of sustainable and ethically minded breakfast foods and a chance to network with like-minded business people. A range of demonstrations highlighting sustainability – including composting, healthy living, sustainable food and cooking, green transport and more...
People were able to buy products from a range of exhibitors, from fresh produce to clothing and pretty much everything in between! Digital earth cinema is open all day on the 9th, featuring Next space, spatial visualisation via digital earth, and the Outlook for Someday film festival.
Rachel Brown, CEO of the Sustainable Business Network, is delighted with how this unique showcase is evolving. She told me she loved using Shed 10.
Let's have more events like this on Queens Wharf.
1 comment:
This was my first experience of Shed 10 after the RWC experience of the booze barn inside it.
I was pleasantly surprised. The space felt right, the noise wasn't overpowering i.e. you could talk to people easily, and the rustic ambiance suited the event. All in all Shed 10 proved to be a wonderful space in which to hold an event such as this.
I pray that Waterfront Auckland don't fuck it up with some stupid architects 'tidying' up the shed for a cruise ship terminal, which will destroy the beautiful characteristics of the space.
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